Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing: Step by Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories (Rd Consumer Reference)
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An indispensable volume for beginning and advanced sewers alike that guides readers through necessary equipment, techniques, fabrics and more. First published in 1976, Reader's Digest's popular Complete Guide to Sewing has become the standard stich-and-seam reference book for both beginner and seasoned sewers. Now, Reader's Digest has refreshed this tried-and-true volume for the modern era, adapting it to current trends while preserving the comprehensive, practical and inspiring content within. Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing gives sewers of every experience and comfort level everything they need to know to create the wardrobe of their dreams and beautify their homes with original decorative accents. Clear, simple instructions written by experts in the field tell you what to do and how to do it. Plus, thousands of illustrations and diagrams throughout the book's 384 pages illustrate each stage of the process. Key elements of the book include: A detailed list of the basic equipment you'll need before getting started sewing. Tips for choosing the right fabric for your project. A step-by-step photo guide that shows you how to take measurements. Instructions in a variety of essential hand-stitching techniques. 20 timeless projects--more than half of them new to this edition--to practice your skills including shirts, dresses, bags and more. Plus, the book has received endorsements from a variety of trusted sources: "...and I always recommend the Reader's Digest Guide to Sewing . It's very comprehensive and very user-friendly." --Tim Gunn "...abundant and precise line art, enticing photographs, simple-to-follow instructions and valuable information on tools, supplies, materials and techniques." --The New York Times "A woman who takes sewing seriously, or who wants to learn to sew, won't want to be without this book." --Portland Oregon Journal "Here is everything you always wanted to know about sewing--a veritable encyclopedia of stitching facts." --The Austin American Statesman Review: Comprehensive, well illustrated. - Very comprehensive and with very good illustrations. Review: Readers Digest publication….. - I was fortunate to find this edition. Condition is excellent. A reference book for all things sewing by Readers Digest publications. The whole volume full of detail, information, illustrations and guides.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 526 Reviews |
A**R
Comprehensive, well illustrated.
Very comprehensive and with very good illustrations.
B**E
Readers Digest publication…..
I was fortunate to find this edition. Condition is excellent. A reference book for all things sewing by Readers Digest publications. The whole volume full of detail, information, illustrations and guides.
J**N
Excellent
Excellent reference book👍
M**.
Fount of sewing knowledge
This book was recommended and oh boy does it deliver. Typical Readers Digest quality. I don't think there is any question I've asked if thus book that hasn't delivered in full. Clear concise and easy to understand
S**A
Typically thorough Readers Digest ‘How To’ book
Covers pretty much everything you need to know, with lots of pictures.
J**N
Does what it’s supposed to
Easy to understand
Y**O
This is a book I got for recapping
This book is very informative about day by day sewing and is handy to have on the bookshelf thank you God Bless
P**A
Everything you need to know
I want to get into making clothes and this book seems to be considered a great reference manual. Looks good to me. I had a quick flick through and it seems well explained with lots of pictures
J**T
Lo mejor de Reader's Digest
Este libro es una actualización necesaria para todo amante de la costura. Además de complementar la biblioteca aporta al contener nuevos proyectos para confeccionar así como tablas de medidas para toda la familia. Lo recomiendo AMPLIAMENTE. Saludos.
A**D
Perfect for beginners
This is the best resource for beginners wanting to learn to sew. It’s laid out beautifully, easy to read and understand, and comprehensive enough that it could be the only book you need. It was recommended by many sewists and the hype is deserved.
S**E
Great compilation of sewing techniques
This has been written in the style of a magazine so it doesn't really follow the rules of a book - the first to last project isn't easiest to hardest. However, the depth of knowledge gained from this compilation is unparalleled.
G**A
A must have
A must have for a beginner sewer
D**E
Comprehensive Guide to Sewing
This is more than just a beginner’s sewing book. It is highly recommended by several YouTube sewing channels. It has plenty of illustrations and easy to read, to the point directions. I highly recommend this book for beginners as well as intermediate sewists who want to expand their skills.
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